A/T - 5R44E/5R55E Part Level Change/Compatibility
TSB 06-24-1311/20/06
5R44E / 5R55E SERVICE PART LEVEL CHANGE / COMPATIBILITY
FORD:
1997 Aerostar
1997-2001 Explorer
1997-2007 Ranger
2001-2003 Explorer Sport
2001-2005 Explorer Sport Trac
MERCURY:
1998-2001 Mountaineer
ISSUE
Some vehicles equipped with a 5R44E or 5R55E automatic transmission may require repair of the transmission. This TSB is being published as informational only in order to avoid mix I match of incorrect service parts which will cause a fluid leak. Beginning with 8/29/2006 production, the 5R44E or 5R55E automatic transmission will have a new transmission case, fluid pan, a REUSABLE fluid pan gasket and new fluid pan screws.
ACTION
Follow the Service Tips.
SERVICE TIPS
NOTE
DO NOT MIX AND MATCH PARTS OR LEAKAGE WILL OCCUR.
NOTE
THE NEW PAN GASKET IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE GASKET AND SEAL KIT. IT CAN ONLY BE ORDERED SEPARATELY.
The 5R44E / 5R55E transmission pan gasket has been redesigned to be reusable if it is removed for a non-leak related transmission service concern. The gasket should be inspected for damage and cleaned, along with the mating surfaces, before reuse. The case and fluid pan rails have been redesigned to properly mate with the new gasket to eliminate fluid leaks. The new case, pan, and gasket maybe used to service past model transmissions from 1997.
For 1997-2007 (early production) 4R44E I 5R44E and 5R55E when servicing the fluid pan gasket (7A191), the fluid pan (7A194) or the case (7005) do not mix and match old level and new level parts. The old level gasket, refer to Figure 3 (7A191) will be continued for past model applications. If replacing the older design level case, refer to Figure 1 (7005) and/or old lever fluid pan, refer to Figure 2 (7A194), ALL new components must be used. This includes the case (7005), refer to Figure 4, fluid pan (7A194), refer to Figure 5, fluid pan gasket (7A191), refer to Figure 6 and pan screws (W500212) (new torque specification - 7 lb-ft (10 N.m) refer to Figure 7.
For correct part numbers refer to your parts catalogue.
WARRANTY STATUS: Information Only
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